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Teachers at Caraway use the 6+1 Traits to teach writing. Below you will find all of the traits
listed and explained. I am very excited to have a classroom full of "authors"!
6+1 Traits of Good Writing:
Idea: Is the writing focused on one main idea?
Is the main idea supported by interesting details?
Does the piece include interesting and original ideas?
Does the writer seem to be an expert on the topic?
Organization: Does the beginning of the piece grab the reader's attention?
Are there transitions to connect ideas and details?
Does the writing follow a logical sequence?
Does the ending sum up the main ideas?
Voice: Does the writer clearly express his or her thoughts?
Is the point of view clear?
Does the writing address its audience?
Has the writer add a unique, personal touch?
Word Choice: Does the writer use everyday words well?
Do the words create detailed pictures in the reader's minds?
Does the writer avoid repeating words?
Are ideas expressed with strong and precise language?
Presentation: Is the writing neatly handwritten or wordprocessed?
Does the appearance of the writting make it easy to read?
Do the graphics support the writting?
Is the piece ready to be shared with others?
Sentence Fluency: Do sentences begin in different ways?
Do sentences vary in length and structure?
Can the reader move with ease from one sentence to the next?
Does the writing have a natural flow when read aloud?
Conventions: Has the writing been proodread and edited?
Is each word spelled correctly?
Are grammar, punctuation, and capitalization used correctly?
Does each paragraph explain only one thought or idea?
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